The fact that you two have raised 5 children to adult age, and care for 2 elderly parents; and now search for an enriched life abroad in your retirement is inspiring, commendable, and challenging. And it is only because you are considering Portugal as your destination, that I share my comments.
Regarding your podcasts and especifically your recent ‘live’ cast; my opinion is that those who follow your lead are taking a blind path towards expectations, and seeking a non existent utopia (in black). And it is them whom I address forward.
My comments come as one who has ‘no lack’ of experience in each of the categories that is promoted and targeted in this viewership:
-Retirement
-living abroad in Portugal and thriving
-USA ‘inner city’ Afro American.
In this note I will try to narrow my comments to the subject of ‘living abroad and thriving.
The host and guest question the operation and function of a bidet; in addition; accept the ‘lack of’ heating/cooling; double pained windows; good plumbing; and elevators as the reference: graffiti as the standard; and ‘black expat’ as the need. None of these; as well; putting your hopes with a pool of renters hoping to get chosen for a chance to over pay for a Lisboa apartment ‘rental’ is normal, nor the standard; it is a glamour frenzy! And those that follow, are being misled and mis informed (as they build wealth for others).
‘Our Rich Journey’ has acquired several properties, and are thriving. My wife and I have twelve rentals, a weekend apartment, and a custom home (elevator, 2 kitchens, double pain windows, solar, insulated, piped heating/cooling; hardwood flooring; verandas; skylights; custom light, garages etc;) and are thriving. Lisboa is beautiful; as is Portugal in general. Lisboa is not the standard; as Hollywood and NewYork (though beautiful and important) are not the standard of the USA. But if you never look over the fence, you will never know. And if you never are able to put your finances is order, nor ever venture to discover; you will never experience the true offerings of a place. Your experiences will thus be regulated towards that which you are shown/guided.
Retirement is not a destination-it is a journey!
Regarding legacy; It not about how much you make or have made, rather it is about how much that you keep, or have kept (to pass forward).
Response to asked questions that might seem conciliatory.
-no; there is no Target/Costco in Portugal.
-yes; groceries can be delivered.
-Portugal is in the top 1% in Europe regarding road Infrastructure.
-There are neighborhoods that have graffiti, but it is not the standard within any Portugal city.
-bidet (next to toilet) is for cleaning your body private parts.
-TV’s here in Euro have always had more scan lines that it’s US counterpart. However now there is 4k and 5k high definition as in USA.
-Historical center apartments are more prone to plumbing issues because of their age/expense/complications to repair.
-toilets are generally wall mounted/elevated for hygiene.
-people generally do not litter
-dog poop is a Lisboa issue; not in other cities
-toilet tissue is generally not over used as in USA (we have bidet’s).
-generally Portuguese people judge you by your education/dress/character
-the average US American uses less than 300 words (enter mixed) daily. Most of Portugal speak some English often at a higher level because the Latin roots of their language is so much richer.
-Portugal shares influences from Asia/Africa/South America and are often considered a Moorish people.
Portugal is not Lisbon and Lisbon ins not Portugal. There are so many different; thriving; wonderful communities and customs within the country, and outside of Lisbon.
Best wishes on your journey.

You folks did a bang up job in this interview!! Much appreciation to you and your guests. I had been hoping to save enough money to leave the US in the next couple of years, but now that it looks like we are heading for a recession, I am not sure whether that will be possible. My financial portfolio surely is not what I used to be. I hope D7 process doesn't go away in the meantime and I miss out on the opportunity.

Why this title?. It makes no sense to say Black expats. I'm Portuguese and it makes me very confused to realize that your target audience is colored when it should be for all Americans regardless of color. But aren't you all Americans? I get so confused that my brain can't process the information. Is it true that in America there are two sides to society? Be happy here in the corner of Europe.

In Portugal many of the big grocery store chains have an onlineshop with delivery. As for buying convenience, it will depend of the size and brand of the store in your neighbourhood. There are certainly grocery stores in the cities, where you can buy almost everything you need, even clothes. Over the last decade some of the big chains started opening small stores, inside older neighbourhoods.
Air drying clothes is definitely part of the culture, whether you are rich or poor, though one has to be smart to avoid unpleasantries.
As for safety, absolutely agree, being safer doesn’t mean you are safe. I doubt that you will find many Portuguese that don’t take some kind of precaution to be/feel safer, because we know there is crime and violence in Portugal, even if at much smaller scale than in other countries.

Missed the LIVE! but once again wonderful!!! I’m still in Md & my former home was in Silver Spring.☺️

LOVED THIS Halisi & Ric;—learned a great deal about the insights of Portugal's way of life, culture, its people, its ex-pats, ….fantastic! Nice job my friends!

Recently found your channel on YouTube and am enjoying all the information about Portugal. I’m reading and watching everything I can find about living there. And I have subscribed! Thanks so much!

Loving your content! Taking a birthday/scouting trip to Lisbon in October. Not ready to take the plunge…yet but, it’s definitely under consideration

Loved this! Great info! I always learn something new!